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YU52 YMZ

2002 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,034 mi
Last recorded156,034 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,034 miles

Grill broken

Pass 14 Mar 2019 155,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 155,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 155,493 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 152,736 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 152,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 138,936 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 138,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear from rear of passenger floor to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded To nearside rear from rear of passenger floor to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wheelbearing slight roughness

Fail 7 Jan 2014 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 103,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,702 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,939 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 95,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 90,382 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 77,900 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YU52 YMZ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU52 YMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YU52 YMZ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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